Aurora in Lincolnshire
On Sunday night, I saw the aurora borealis – from Lincolnshire. But part of me is disappointed that I didn’t see it in what I imagine to be…
Month: December 2015
Starting from zero
Several times in my life, I’ve had to trim my possessions down to an absolute minimum in preparation for a move. At first this was terrifying, but I…
The next 750 miles
It’s almost the end of the year, and nearly time to look back at what I’ve achieved in 2015. But before I do, I’d like to look ahead.
The photos you’ll never look at again
Twenty-five thousand. That’s how many photos I had sitting in a folder on my hard disk. Recently I set myself the task of getting my photo collection in…
Flooding and the spectre of climate change
As I type these words, water is once again pouring into homes and businesses in Glenridding, a small village in the Lake District. Catastrophic storms at the weekend…
A Blizzard on Ben Nevis
No rational person would choose to seal themselves in a nylon bag halfway up Ben Nevis, for ten hours, in a blizzard – but, for reasons which still…
Crime and Punishment is here!
Our second speculative fiction anthology, Crime and Punishment, is now available on Kindle. I’m thrilled to introduce this collection of tales – sometimes dark, sometimes though-provoking.
Identity
For many years, I’ve struggled to define my identity as a writer. Here’s what I’ve learned this year, and how I’m going to change my approach to writing…